Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

If you are bored there are many ways to overcome the boredom. One of the best ways is to do something nice for someone else. Volunteer to assist a program that helps children or older adults. Go on a writing … Continue reading →

In less than ten minutes you can call someone who you know is lonely and having a difficult time. Send an email to support a cause you believe in. Write a one page note of praise to one who has … Continue reading →

People within the beltway in Washington appear to know only one model of behavior. The preferred and often only style of operating is to rigidify positions, demonize the other and cause gridlock. The debt ceiling is the classic issue which … Continue reading →

Years ago I was so fortunate to work with Dave Collins. He,a brilliant lawyer and strategic thinker ,showed me the value of collaboration and idea building. Dave did not believe in the silo corporate model, and he forced people to … Continue reading →

I am certain that the reality of the loss has become even more devastating for the families of the victims. What can we do today to assist them in this painful adjustment to losses beyond imagination? Nothing can bring their … Continue reading →

Nothing worthwhile will come from placing gun owners into a corner and making statements that push them into defensive postures. I am not a gun owner, but clearly understand that legally people have a right to own guns. I would … Continue reading →

In every social circle there exists wide ripples of strong convictions. Some of us hold political and religious views that differ dramatically. Though this is reality, we often show each other respect and are more than willing to be courteous … Continue reading →

Thirty seven years ago in a hospital in California I was given a marvelous gift. My son John was born, and it has been a privilege to see him grow from that tiny tot to the marvelous man who has … Continue reading →

I had an uncle Rudy who was a very difficult person to like. Abrasive by nature, even my father one of the kindest men on the planet had little use for him. One day a group of us seated in … Continue reading →

The New Year offers opportunities to reflect on how we choose to live. All of us carry some baggage from our recent and sometimes long past that can be examined in a new light. If there is an unresolved anger … Continue reading →